The asparagus farmers are already harvesting the first shoots or will start their harvest in the next few days. The temperature of the past weeks has ensured that the asparagus could grow well. The sunny weather reported for the coming days is also optimal for the asparagus. read more

As the harvest for the Peruvian grape season 2024/25 nears its end, the data shows a strong export growth for leading new varieties. The exports of Allison, Autumncrisp, and Sweet Globe have increased by more than 40% compared to the previous season. read more

Spain's tropical fruit sector is anticipating a record avocado and mango production this year, thanks to an extended period of rain across much of the country in March, as reported by the tropical fruit association AET. read more

By combining their forces, Zespri and The Greenery ensure the reliable availability of kiwis on the Dutch market. This continuity in quality and availability has led to a stable growth in kiwi consumption in recent years. read more

Zapowiedziane przez prezydenta Trumpa cła zeszłego tygodnia mogą stanowić okazję dla eksporterów owoców z Katalonii, zwłaszcza w przypadku produktów takich jak jabłka, brzoskwinie i nektarynki, które mogą zdobyć pozycję na rynkach zwykle zdominowanych przez produkcję północnoamerykańską. read more

Peru has exported 81.6 million cartons of table grapes so far this season (up to week 12), which is a 26 percent increase compared to the 64.9 million cartons exported in the same period last year, according to analysis from Sensonomic. read more

From now on, phytosanitary certificates will be required for these products, some of which will also require a pre-notification in the DEFRA systems. In order to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for these products, the shipment(s) must be... read more

Scott Marboe, the leader of the apple, pear, and cherry industry in the Pacific Northwest, has passed away at the age of 66. Marboe dedicated 39 years to shaping the industry, both domestically and internationally, including 33 years with Oneonta Trading Corporation and Starr Ranch Growers before retiring to Phoenix, Arizona. read more

Australians are buying more vegetables, according to new transaction and customer survey data. read more

Macfrut is much more than just a trade fair: it is a year-round exploration of the global fruit and vegetable supply chain, leading to its main event from Tuesday, May 6th to Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre. read more

Anecoop, the largest second-tier fruit and vegetable cooperative in Spain, has joined the newly established national brand, Cooperative Product, created by the association of agri-food cooperatives of Spain, Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias. read more

The new South African season is expected to start at the end of April with shipping. Typically, this involves fruits in containers, followed by conventional refrigerated transport at the end of May. The main part of the season begins in July, when the coveted late mandarin harvest starts. read more

Dutch organic importer Eosta has announced that their supply of organic rain-fed avocados from Tanzania is now available. This will be followed by shipments from Brazil in week 15-16 and from Kenya after week 17. read more

Chile’s Grupo Hijuelas hosted a visit from the University of Queensland’s Dr Chris O’Brien, marking the first step in a technology transfer for clonal avocado propagation for producers throughout Latin America. read more

He then continued, "Rather, I believe that the solution for our products, I'm talking about fruits and vegetables, lies in lifting the countless bans on the use of active ingredients that no longer allow us to defend our production. We, the actors of the sector, read more

A new linerless packaging has been introduced for Adrian Scripps' Kanzi apples. read more

Apeam, the Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico, has reaffirmed its commitment to continue exporting avocados to the US despite President Trump’s recent statement on tariffs. Mexican avocados will maintain a 0 percent tariff as long as they comply with the regulations. read more

The Dominican Republic has completed its first delivery of table grapes to the US, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The shipment consisted of 2,000 cartons, weighing approximately 16 tonnes, and was cultivated in Guayubín, located in the province of Montecristi. read more

This is the verdict of Philippe Binard, General Delegate of the industry association Freshfel Europe, who shared his thoughts on the announcement of the US President with Fruitnet. read more

In the first fields, the premium vegetables are already being harvested. Initially, according to the LWK, it is expected that the harvest quantities will only grow slowly. Asparagus from heated facilities is increasingly being supplemented by harvest quantities from triple-covered areas, but the quantities remain. read more